Group C Predictions

With Croatia's failure to qualify, I am now rooting for the Americans at this World Cup. Of course, I don't expect them to win it, but I think they should go far.

Since I have to do all of the predictions tonight so I can complete my ESPN bracket by kick off of the South Africa vs Mexico match, I am going to get right into it.

England vs USA: This is the match I am looking the most forward to at the World Cup. My friend and I will either watch the match at my house or go to Nevada Smith's-- the place where soccer/football fans in America go to watch the game that is almost forgotten in the US of A-- the only place in New York City "where Football is Religion!" . I have never been here so it would be awesome to go.

My prediction: 2-2. I know this is a pretty bold prediction but I am actually excited about this American team. It would be great if team USA could win but I will settle for a tie.

Algeria vs Slovenia 0-1: I predict a win for Slovenia in this match. Slovenia qualified in 2002 but failed to win a single point but I think this year will be different. I don't think they will make it out of the group but I think they will play much better than they did eight years ago.

Slovenia vs USA 0-1: I think the United States has learned their lesson from the last World Cup in that horrible loss to the Czech Republic and actually show up this time. Slovenia is similar to the Czechs, but I think the United States can beat them and I don't think they are going to need more than 1 goal to do it. Slovenia is still a fairly weak team so I don't think the game is going to be a high scoring one.

England vs Algeria 3-1: england will dominate this one for sure. However, I think Algeria will score one, maybe through a penalty or free kick. England shouldn't have to struggle to grab 3 points out of this one.

Slovenia vs England 1-2: same thing as against Algeria. Slovenia shouldn't be any problem. I know England will win. I just grabbed this score out of the air, but it will for sure be another 3 points for the English.

USA vs Algeria 2-1: I think the Americans can win this one. They might struggle a little bit. The score will be tied by the end of the first half but the Americans will score in the second to win it 2-1 and qualify for a spot to the next round.

Standings based on my predictions:

1. England 2-0-1 7 pts 7-4 +3
2. USA 2-0-1 7 pts 5-3 +2
3. Slovenia 2-0-1 3 pts 2-3 -1
4. Algeria 0-3-0 0 pts 2-6 -4

This would put england at the top and the United States second. Slovenia and Algeria would be eliminated.